Compiled by john stevens (9 risultati)

2nd printing. Give a clear explanation in simple terms of the basic ideas of this method. Good tight clean copy. 279 pp. Good w owner signature else unmarked. Trade paperback in b/w author photo wraps.

3rd printing. Give a clear explanation in simple terms of the basic ideas of this method. Good tight clean copy. 279 pp. Good w owner signature else unmarked. Trade paperback in b/w author photo wraps.

Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine condition. Near Fine dust jacket. First Paperback Edition (so stated). Tokyo, New York, London: Kodansha Inernational , 1999. Near Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket. Softcover in dust jacket. 7.25" wide by 10" tall. A solid copy. The spine is tight, square, and flat. The dust jacket is NOT price clipped ($17.00). No chips. No tears. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Foreword by Kisshomaru Ueshiba. Includes discussion of key concepts in Aikido philosophy, including kototama and misogi. Profusely illustrated with Morihei's mystical diagrams, spiritual poems, fascinating calligraphy, and over two hundred previously unpublished photos of Morihei in action. Includes many step-by-step photos showing various throws and pins. From the Dust Jacket: "For the first time in English, THE ESSENCE OF AIKIDO presents the profound philosophy of Aikido in Morihei's own words, disclosing many of the arcane secrets of Aikido's aims and methods. Elegantly translated and compiled by John Stevens, translator of Morihei's BUDO, the first half of THE ESSENCE OF AIKIDO presents the most comprehensive collection of the writings of Morihei Ueshiba ever published." . First Paperback Edition (so stated). Softcover in dust jacket. Near Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 200pp. …

Condizione: VeryGood. 9th printing. Give a clear explanation in simple terms of the basic ideas of this method. Bright tight clean copy. 306 pp. MM paperback in glossy white illus wraps.

Original wrappers, stapled, spine and corners worn / bit damaged, minor traces of use, else in good condition. Text in English. Please see description or ask for photos.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: N/A. 2nd Edition. 28pp, 4pp black and white photographic plates. Pictorial light card covers, stapled. 8vo. Slightly sun-faded covers, light wear to covers, scar to top front, corners starting to curl; staples just starting to oxidise. Text block edges starting to tan. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Front flap price-clipped otherwise near fine.

Hb. Condizione: NF+. Condizione sovraccoperta: VG. First Edition. Clean black cloth on boards with silver titles. Nice clean contents. B/w illustrations. Binding is As New. 200p Dj: clean jacket. Light few only small scratches.

[4-7700-1727-8] 1993, 1st edition. (Small 4to) Fine in very good dust jacket. 200pp. Photographs, index. The dust jacket has closed tears. Compiled by John Stevens. (Martial Arts, Aikido, Martial Arts).